Central Garden & Pet Company Class A Common Stock Nonvoting (CENTA)
Stock · NASDAQ · Consumer Discretionary
$36.2as of 10/16/2026
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Active signals
CENTA Signal Track Record
How signals performed across all stocks →What CENTA's price did in the 20 trading sessions after each past signal, compared with any 20-session window over the same period.
| Signal | Times | Median 20-session return | Higher after 20 sessions | Last signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Spike | 38 | -1.0% | 42% | September 18, 2026 |
| 200-Day Moving Average TouchActive now | 28 | -3.0% | 32% | September 23, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakout | 22 | -3.8% | 41% | August 6, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakdown | 20 | +0.3% | 50% | September 1, 2026 |
| Any 20-session window (baseline) | +0.1% | 50% |
Computed by MarketWall from daily closing prices since May 18, 2022. Returns are close-to-close and don't include dividends. Past results describe what happened before; they are not a forecast and not investment advice.
About CENTA
Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States. It operates through two segments: Pet and Garden. The Pet segment provides dog and cat supplies, such as dog treats and chews, toys, pet beds and containment, grooming items, waste management, and training pads; supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds, in…
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Consumer Specialties
- Employees
- 6,000
- Website
- www.central.com/
Fundamentals
- 1-day range
- $36.05$36.65
- Market cap
- $2.54B
- P/E (trailing)
- 14.13
- P/E (forward)
- 11.96
- EPS (trailing)
- $2.69
- Dividend yield
- —
- Beta
- 0.66
- Avg. volume
- 301.6K
Forecasts
4 analyst ratings
Central Garden & Pet Company Class A Common Stock Nonvoting Competitors
Chosen by industry and closest market cap.
- CENTACentral Garden & Pet Company Class A Common Stock Nonvoting$36.21▲ 0.44%Market cap $2.54BP/E 14.13$28.77$46.97
- CENTCentral Garden & Pet Company Common Stock$42.04▲ 0.21%Market cap $2.91BP/E 14.13$28.77$46.97
- VSTSVestis Corporation Common Stock$13.88▼ 3.61%Market cap $1.83BP/E —$4.5$16.9
- SIGSignet Jewelers Limited Common Shares$118.49▲ 0.28%Market cap $3.69BP/E 11.65$71.62$120
- MOVMovado Group Inc. Common Stock$32.84▼ 0.99%Market cap $839.52MP/E 12.54$17.36$40.5
- ELAEnvela Corporation Common Stock$12.06▲ 0.17%Market cap $468.12MP/E 13.87$7.37$29.68
- FOSLFossil Group Inc. Common Stock$6.92▲ 0.58%Market cap $343.97MP/E —$1.7$7.39
| Symbol | Market cap | P/E ratio | Price | 1D | 52-week range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTA Central Garden & Pet Company Class A Common Stock Nonvoting | $2.54B | 14.13 | $36.21 | ▲ 0.44% | $28.77$46.97 |
| CENT Central Garden & Pet Company Common Stock | $2.91B | 14.13 | $42.04 | ▲ 0.21% | $28.77$46.97 |
| VSTS Vestis Corporation Common Stock | $1.83B | — | $13.88 | ▼ 3.61% | $4.5$16.9 |
| SIG Signet Jewelers Limited Common Shares | $3.69B | 11.65 | $118.49 | ▲ 0.28% | $71.62$120 |
| MOV Movado Group Inc. Common Stock | $839.52M | 12.54 | $32.84 | ▼ 0.99% | $17.36$40.5 |
| ELA Envela Corporation Common Stock | $468.12M | 13.87 | $12.06 | ▲ 0.17% | $7.37$29.68 |
| FOSL Fossil Group Inc. Common Stock | $343.97M | — | $6.92 | ▲ 0.58% | $1.7$7.39 |
P/E shows — for peers not currently carrying a live signal of their own.
Latest news
- Is Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Discretionary Peers This Year?Yahoo · 10/1/2026
- Central Garden (CENT) Upgraded to Buy: Here's WhyYahoo · 10/1/2026
- Should Value Investors Buy Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Stock?Yahoo · 10/1/2026
- Chewy's Vet Care Posts Triple-Digit Growth as Clinic Scale BuildsYahoo · 9/29/2026
- Is Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) Stock Undervalued Right Now?Yahoo · 9/29/2026
- 2 Profitable Stocks Worth Your Attention and 1 We AvoidYahoo · 9/28/2026
- Ashley Tisdale Teams Up with Nylabone to Celebrate a New Kind of Chew ToyYahoo · 9/23/2026
- Central Garden & Pet Announces Garden Segment Leadership TransitionYahoo · 9/21/2026
Institutional Ownership
March 31, 2026
- Total shares held
- 44.23M
- Total value held
- $1.29B
- Institutional holders
- 262
- Unknown7.99M
- Unknown3.25M
- Unknown2.50M
- Unknown2.21M
- Unknown2.09M
- Unknown2.09M
- Unknown1.77M
- Unknown1.59M
- Unknown1.20M
- Unknown1.09M
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AI Market Commentary
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October 12, 2026
CENTA Featured as Small-Cap Long-Term Pick in Yahoo Article
CENTA was highlighted in a Yahoo article that lists small‑cap stocks suitable for long‑term investors. The piece notes the company’s steady growth and stable earnings, positioning it as a potential long‑term hold. The mention comes as CENTA trades within its 52‑week range and has a consensus target of $46.25. The article adds visibility to the stock among investors seeking small‑cap opportunities.
CENTA Featured as Small-Cap Long-Term Pick in Yahoo Article. CENTA was highlighted in a Yahoo article that lists small‑cap stocks suitable for long‑term investors. The piece notes the company’s steady growth and stable earnings, positioning it as a potential long‑term hold. The mention comes as CENTA trades within its 52‑week range and has a consensus target of $46.25. The article adds visibility to the stock among investors seeking small‑cap opportunities.